An ex-pat living in Georgia since 2011, I trade stocks, take photographs & make video's, work out at the gym, and many more. Here I write about travel, emerging markets, and many more.
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Crypto Options Trading Course in Tbilisi or Online – Learn How to Generate Consistent Income
Are you ready to dive into the world of crypto options trading and unlock the potential to generate a consistent income? Whether you're based in the vibrant city of Tbilisi or prefer to learn online, this course is designed to teach you how to profit from strategies like put selling and covered calls.Join me, Reinis Fischer, CEO and Founder of…
Rolling Forward an ETH Covered Call: 4.11% Potential Income Return in 15 days
On August 29, 2024, I initiated a covered call strategy by purchasing a long ETH perpetual futures contract at $2,553. To generate income, I sold an in-the-money (ITM) call option…
Kavtiskhevi Zoroastrian Temple
Sometimes, the most memorable discoveries come when you least expect them. That’s exactly what happened when I stumbled upon the Kavtiskhevi Zoroastrian Temple, a site that left…
TerraMatris Crypto Hedge Fund Grows to $3,654.37 in August 2024
August 2024 was an important month for the TerraMatris Crypto Hedge Fund. We saw solid progress, with the fund growing to $3,654.37, marking a 4.26% increase from July. While this…
Latest video
Birthday in Croatia
I'm thrilled to announce that our latest travel movie, "Birthday in Croatia," is now live! In just 3 minutes, you'll join us on a whirlwind adventure filled with unforgettable moments and stunning scenery.Our journey begins in Tbilisi, where we embark on an exciting trip that first takes us to Riga. From there, we make a quick detour to Courland,…
The Great Latvia Summer 2024: From Riga to Nīca
As the warmth of summer envelops the Baltic region, there’s no better way to experience its charm than by embarking on a journey through the scenic landscapes of Latvia. This year, we invite you to join us on an unforgettable adventure in our latest film, "The Great Latvia Summer 2024." From the bustling streets of Riga to the tranquil shores of…
Batumi / Gomarduli / Adjara
We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest Batumi movie! This time, we decided to take a different route and skip the sea, opting instead for an adventurous journey through the Adjarian mountains. Our expedition led us to the charming village of Gomarduli, where we encountered wild animals and were captivated by the beauty of blooming…
Stocks & Crypto
Rolling Forward an ETH Covered Call: 4.11% Potential Income Return in 15 days
On August 29, 2024, I initiated a covered call strategy by purchasing a long ETH perpetual futures contract at $2,553. To generate income, I sold an in-the-money (ITM) call option with a $2,500 strike price, expiring on September 6. With…
TerraMatris Crypto Hedge Fund Grows to $3,654.37 in August 2024
August 2024 was an important month for the TerraMatris Crypto Hedge Fund. We saw solid progress, with the fund growing to $3,654.37, marking a 4.26% increase from July. While this growth is encouraging, it's slightly short of our $4,000…
Investing in Neste Stock: Exploring Options Trading on the Helsinki Exchange
Recently, I turned my attention to Neste Helsinki stock, a company renowned for its innovative approach to renewable energy. While conducting my research, I discovered something pleasantly surprising—Neste Helsinki stock has options trades…
Turning Gym Sessions into Shares: My Nike Stock Investment Plan
After a two-month hiatus from the gym, during which I gained about 2kg, I decided it was time to get back on track. Today, I renewed my gym membership at Tbilisi Axis Tower and committed to a new fitness and investment strategy: after…
Hotel Reviews
Royal Orchid Central Jaipur Hotel
Royal Orchind Central hotel in Jaipur, India is a decent 4 star hotel. We stayed here for one night at the end of December 2023, during our about 3 week trip to India. We got here transferred from Agra after visiting Taj Mahal by a private…
Athens4 hotel (Monastriraki) in Greece
Athens4 is a small boutique hotel in the capital city of Greece, Monastriraki area (city center). This hotel features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV. The property is located 1.2 km from the Acropolis, 300 metres from…
Inn Tawang Hotel In Delhi
Hotel Inn Twang is located 3.5 km from the New Delhi Railway Station. Free WiFi access is available in public areas. We stayed at this hotel for two nights at the end of December during our 3 week trip to India. The hotel was offered to us…
Nahei Cottage near Martvili
Featuring a garden and views of the inner courtyard, the Nahei cottage is a sustainable guest house located some 7 km from Martvili and 35 km from Okatse Canyon. We booked this place for a one-night stay back in September 2023, while…
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Kavtiskhevi Zoroastrian Temple
Sometimes, the most memorable discoveries come when you least expect them. That’s exactly what happened when I stumbled upon the Kavtiskhevi Zoroastrian Temple, a site that left me in awe and filled me with a tinge of regret for not having my drone with me to capture its full grandeur from above.The story of how I found this remarkable site began…
Jal Mahal / Water Palace near Jaipur
Jal Mahal (meaning "Water Palace") is a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, India. The palace was originally constructed around 1699; the building and the lake around it were later renovated and enlarged in the early 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber.I had a brief chance to…
Amber Fort, India
Amer Fort or Amber Fort is a fort located in Amer, Rajasthan, India. Amer is a town with an area of 4 square kilometres, located 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Located high on a hill, it is the principal tourist attraction in Jaipur. Amer Fort is known for its artistic style elements. With its large ramparts and…
City Palace of Jaipur
The City Palace, Jaipur is a royal residence and former administrative headquarters of the rulers of the Jaipur State in Jaipur, Rajasthan.I had a chance to visit city palace of Jaipur in India back at the end of December 2023, during our about 3 week trip to India. We came here by foot from the Jantar Mantar observatory of Jaipur.The palace…
Jantar Mantar observatory in Jaipur
The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The monument was completed in 1734. It features the world's largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is near City Palace and Hawa Mahal. The instruments allow the observation of…
Living in Georgia
Wine with Friends Night in Tbilisi: A Perfect Blend of Networking and Tasting
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending a delightful wine-tasting event organized by my American friend, Colin. The evening was set in the charming ambiance of a wine gallery located at Irakli Abashidze 64. The event brought together a…
Average Monthly Salary in Georgia in 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, the average nominal monthly salary in Georgia was 1,943.4 GEL. This figure includes income tax, meaning the net salary (take-home pay) is 20% less.Compared to the same period last year, there was an increase…
Spot Gold (Tokenized) vs. Buying Gold Jewelry in Tbilisi
Today, I spent a delightful afternoon with my 5-year-old daughter at a shopping mall in Tbilisi. Our mission was to find the perfect gold necklace, bracelet, or earrings as birthday gift to my partner. After browsing through various…
Tbilisi Airbnb market overview - October 2023
Back in 2022, I had the idea of creating a Tbilisi Airbnb property management service. I created a few articles on my blog and got some attention from the expats living in Georgia, but haven't yet concluded any deal. Recently I got…
Servers and Drupal
How To Update XTRF to The Latest version (Linux/Debian)
XTRF is a translation management system. I have been supporting XTRF system for a translation company in Georgia for more than 10 years already. I have seen have this product have grown and developed over the years. It doesnt actually ask…
How To Fix Access to the path 'C:\Users\...\My Music' is denied when opening a Trados Studio project package
The other day Gvantsa from the translation office in Tbilisi asked if could I help to fix her Trados SDL Studio 2021. As not being an actual user of this program, just providing support for the office technique I took a look and saw there…
How to Install Drupal 10 with Nginx, PHP-FPM 8.1, MySQL, phpMyAdmin on Ubuntu 23.04 - Linode Guide
In this article, you will learn how to set up a webserver for serving Drupal websites running with Nginx, PHP-FPM 8.1, MySQL, and phpMyAdmin on Ubuntu 23.04 For the following tutorial, I used very much the information from my previous…